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Haitian Fried Meat Pies

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  • Serves 4
  • Cooks in 50 mins (30m prep + 20m cook)
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Tastes: Bitter Salty Sour Sweet Umami
  • Estimated nutrition per serving

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  1. 1.In a bowl, mix flour and salt, then cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. 2.Gradually add cold water and knead to form a firm dough. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
  3. 3.Heat a pan over medium heat, add ground beef, onion, garlic, Scotch bonnet, and thyme. Cook until meat is browned and spices are fragrant.
  4. 4.Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness, cut into circles using a large cookie cutter.
  5. 5.Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each dough circle, fold over, and press edges with a fork to seal.
  6. 6.Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry pies until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side.
  7. 7.Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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  • chevron_rightFor extra flakiness, chill the dough for an hour before rolling out.
  • chevron_rightServe with a side of pikliz (Haitian pickled vegetable relish) for an authentic experience.
  • chevron_rightExperiment with fillings - chicken or even plant-based options can be used in place of beef.